#GooglePlayStore

Here's how you'll know if an app was built for Android XR.

Apps/Games built specifically for Android XR will have Made for XR label.

More Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/play-store-android-xr-apps-3509379/

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#Gboard

Gboard's working to embrace a new free-floating window look, and preparing some fresh animations

It appears that all these changes are being prepared expressly for Android XR.

✅ Details and more screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/gboard-android-xr-3509485/

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#GoogleMessages

Google Messages moves closer to support satellite messaging.

You may see the option to connect to satellite on homepage and 1-1 conversations. Group chats aren't supported :p

✅ More info/Screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-satellite-messaging-options-3509508/

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#GoogleMessages

Google is making it easier to unsubscribe from verified RCS business message spam.

You will be able to subscribe again with a subscribe button.

✅ More screenshots and details - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-subscribe-unsubscribe-3509389/

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If you see any kind of ads here in the channel about crypto and anything else, they are being served by Telegram, not me. I have no control over it. I have been contacted several times by crypto/betting bois for promotion, but I choose not to do it.

It's not possible to turn them off (without reaching some stupid level 50 boost).

Although it's kinda impossible to reach Level 50 easily, premium users can still boost the channel by tapping the below link -

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#PhoneByGoogle

Here's how your Pixel's Phone app could start getting you into using Audio Emoji

Google appears to be testing a new UI that gives Audio Emoji a large, persistent button.

✅ More info/Video demo- https://www.androidauthority.com/audio-emoji-button-3509827/

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#Google

The Google app on iOS is testing a new AI search feature which could help you speed up searches.

When you start typing, suggestions to help narrow the search are generated.

✅ Details/Video Demo - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-app-ios-ai-suggestions-3509813/

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#Youtube

Youtube is testing a new layout for its Subnoscriptions tab on foldable/tablets and when you use it in portrait mode on your phone.

✅ Details/Screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-optimized-landscape-layout-apk-teardown-3509862/

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#GoogleContacts

Google Contacts could streamline connected app video calls

The app will soon let you set a default app for video calls, and save you time and clicks throughout the process.

✅ More details/Screenshots - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-contacts-streamline-connected-app-video-calls-apk-teardown-3509916/

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#Gboard

More pill shaped keys in Gboard, looks much better.

Version • 14.9.06.696880419-beta-arm64-v8a

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#Gboard

The Writing Tools in Gboard has a new 👋 Friendly option. The icon is also changed to a pencil icon in the access point.

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Another screenshot after clearing data of Gboard. The main keys are also pill shaped.

More 💊

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Android 16 Developer Preview 2 makes Google Keep a system app you can't uninstall

...but you can disable it.

ℹ️ Details - https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-google-keep-system-app-3510278/

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Final nail in the coffin in Jan 2025.

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Next level progres bar and loading bar in Play Store. They also fixed the d**k shaped split style Install button, it doesn't look like that now. ☠️

Google Material 3.1

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#GooglePlayService

Google may soon let you choose if you want your Thread credentials sent to the cloud.

Users will be able to turn off Thread credential backup if they don’t want their credentials synced to the cloud.

✅ Details -
https://www.androidauthority.com/threads-credential-backup-toggle-3510547/

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🔥 Nothing's upcoming phones could switch to Snapdragon and optical zoom cameras

Telescope? Periscope ? Esim ?

✅ More info here - https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-phone-3a-plus-snapdragon-optical-zoom-leak-3511021/

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